Brattleboro, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05301 serves a portion of Brattleboro, Vermont, within Windham County. This community is home to approximately 52,615 residents, with a median age of 40.8 years. The median household income of $52,229 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $224,584 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Brattleboro is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 72% and an unemployment rate of 8.2%, 05301 reflects the economic character of Windham County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 52,615 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,807 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,229 | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $224,584 | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ↑ 110% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.1% | ↑ 85% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 72% | ↑ 106% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 21% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 79% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 26,307 | — |